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September 21, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings2

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED CHEESE FONDUE STORED IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP COOLER AT 53F, AND MASHED POTATOES STORED IN THE SAME COOLER AT 46F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $13. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS AT 155-160F. DISHMACHINE WAS NOT BEING USED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. ECOLAB SERVICE TECH ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO REPAIR THE MACHINE. HE STATED THAT IT COULD NOT BE FIXED AT THIS POINT. A NEW BOOSTER HEATER WILL NEED TO BE INSTALLED. HE WOULD HOOK UP THE MACHINE TO A CHEMICAL SANITIZER UNTIL THE BOOSTER IS INSTALLED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 8Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AND IN BOTH THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET ON THE 2ND FLOOR. REGROUT THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND REPLACE ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILES. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR THE WALL BASEBOARD IN THE 2ND FLOOR BEVERAGE SERVICE AREA AND THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN FOR THE RIGHT SIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPAIR THE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE GRILL AREA.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CRATES OUTSIDE ON TOP OF AND AROUND THE STORAGE SHED.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 19, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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